France, Willie, Private, 5677, 12th Battalion, Manchester Regiment
Disembarked for service 16th July 1915
Born Shelderstown, Yorkshire
Enlisted Manchester, Lancashire
Resided Stockport, Cheshire
Killed in action 3rd January 1916 aged 20
Commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial

1911 Census
A labourer
Son of Joe C., a labourer, and Sarah France, of Clough, Little Hayfield, Derbyshire

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